Split Pea Soup (Slow Cooker)

By rossboys

Ingredients

• 1 (16oz) pkg dried green split peas, rinsed
• 1 meaty hambone, 2 ham hocks, or 2 cups diced ham
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 ribs of celery plus leaves, chopped
• 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 Tbsp seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh pepper
• 1-1/2 qts hot water

Preparation

Step 1

Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order given; pour in water. Do not stir ingredients. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 5 hours or on LOW 8 to 10 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone. Remove bones and bay leaf. Mash peas to thicken more, if desired.

Serve garnished with croutons. Freezes well.